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Following the announcement of their appointment as Authorised Distributor for Piper Aircraft, NAC launched their partnership with Piper Aircraft at its Wonderboom facility on Wednesday 9 March 2011.

Bell Helicopter today announced the introduction of the 407GX, a new version of the Bell 407 equipped with the innovative Garmin G1000H Integrated Flight Deck.

Robinson Helicopter Company is now delivering the R66 with optional air conditioning. The simple, lightweight system provides air conditioned comfort and reduced humidity throughout the five-seat cabin.

Bell Helicopter has launched an armed version of its best-selling 407 helicopter. The new 407AH is the first Bell-qualified armed commercial aircraft across the market and is designed to support a wide range of law enforcement and paramilitary missions worldwide. The announcement took place at Heli-Expo 2011.

Annually, the NAC Helicopter Operations division sponsors Helicopter flips for children who are part of the Reach for a Dream foundation.

NAC recently invited some of the Aviation Media and staff members to the SA Guide Dogs Association for the Blind for a tour of the facility to learn more about their involvement with the Association and their Flight for Sight project

National Airways Corporation (NAC) is delighted to announce their appointment as Nextant Aerospace exclusive agent for Africa.

Bell Helicopter received Level 6 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its 429 flight training device.

NAC, 43 Air School and Piper Aircraft Inc. is offering new Archer LX customers their own private pilot training at 43 Air School. The Piper Ready, Set, Fly program helps new aircraft owners learn to fly safely and efficiently, and promotes growth in general aviation by encouraging people to become pilots.

Bell Helicopter and Rolls-Royce announced today the selection of Uniflight LLC to develop, manufacture and market an upgrade kit that will enable retrofit of the Bell 206B/L fielded fleet with the Rolls-Royce newly developed RR500 engine.

We are delighted to announce that the NAC Helicopter Operations division now operates out of Grand Central Airport. Our clients will now be provided with executive facilities and a fully comprehensive Helicopter Operations Service including Charter, Hangarage, over border Operations and Vehicle Tracking services.

National Airways Corporation (NAC) is pleased to advise that their Beechcraft Authorised Service Centre (ASC) agreement has been extended for another three years.

National Airways Corporation (NAC) is delighted to announce that they are the first in Africa to deliver the larger and more commanding turbine powered Robinson R66.

NAC's new Private Aviation facility at Wonderboom Airport is delighted to announce that it now offers a fully comprehensive service including Charter, Hangarage, Aircraft Sales and a Piston Maintenance Division.

National Airways Corporation (NAC) has been hard at work with numerous aircraft manufacturers and has been overwhelmed by the support received from the industry.

National Airways Corporation (NAC) is delighted to announce their appointment as exclusive African sales representative for the turboprop-powered Quest Kodiak.

Worldwide private aviation solutions provider, NetJets, has appointed National Airways Corporation (NAC) as its exclusive aircraft resale representative in Africa. As NetJets rotates aircraft out of its extensive fleet, those aircraft will be available to NAC for resale in this region

National Airways Corporation (NAC) is delighted to announce their appointment as exclusive Flight Options resale representative in Africa. As Flight Options rotates aircraft out of its extensive fleet, those aircraft will be available to NAC for resale in this region.

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced today it was awarded a new contract by Raytheon Australia to provide three Bell 429s for the Royal Australian Navy's Retention and Motivation Initiative.

National Airways Corporation (NAC) is delighted to announce they have spread their wings further underscoring that they are the largest general aviation company in Africa and one of the largest of its kind in the world.

The annual NAC fly-away has become synonymous with raising funds for the less fortunate.

Piper Aircraft Inc. is indefinitely suspending further development of the Piper Altaire business jet following a review to align the company's business goals with the light jet market outlook, investment strategies and overall economic forecasts.

Bell Helicopter was recognized for its recycling program by the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association (NTCRA) at the Green Awards event on Wednesday, 28 September 2011. Bell Helicopter was claimed winner of the Stupendous Recycling Service category.

Bell Helicopter announced the signing of three purchase agreements, which included the Bell 429 and Bell 407GX, received during the 6th International Business Aviation Exhibition Jet Expo in Moscow and the Helitech Conference in Duxford, United Kingdom – continuing to grow its presence in the European and Russian markets.

The world's first completely remanufactured business jet Nextant's 400XT represents a new aircraft at half the cost of competing models.

Just as the Robinson Helicopter products have revolutionised the aviation industry for 38 years, so has NAC created, raised and met the expectations of the industry's customers throughout its ever-growing sphere of operations.

In line with NAC's continual alignment with market requirements, and specifically our professional sales strategy focusing on customers, NAC is pleased to announce the sale of a new record amount of 20 aircraft.

Piper Aircraft Inc. named two seasoned executives to lead the company's sales, customer support and marketing programs. Both will report to Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott.

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is expanding its partnerships in Africa, today announcing an agreement to jointly offer a comprehensive pilot training program with 43 Air School (Pty) Ltd., Africa's largest flight training organization.

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is expanding its partnerships in Africa, today announcing an agreement to jointly offer a comprehensive pilot training program with 43 Air School (Pty) Ltd., Africa's largest flight training organization.

Bell Helicopter announced today it received Transport Canada approval for a 500 lbs. weight increase – to increase the maximum gross weight to 7,500 lbs – for the Bell 429.

Bell Helicopter has delivered its first Bell 407GX to a long-time Bell 407 customer located in Mexico.

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced the world's first “super-medium” helicopter, the Bell 525 Relentless, at the 2012 Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas.

Robinson Helicopter delivered S/N 0100 to NAC, one year and two months after the R66 Turbine received FAA certification.

Bell Helicopter announced the new Bell 525 Relentless – unveiled at the 2012 Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas – will feature a state-of-the-art flight deck, ARC Horizon.

National Airways Corporation became a Robinson dealer in 1990 and was instrumental in bringing Robinson helicopters to South Africa. One of the first appointed dealers in the region, NAC took delivery of their first R22 in late 1990. Twenty one years later, NAC has proven to be an integral member of the Robinson dealer network.